Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From our family to yours!! ~Crosby, Rachel & little Gabby (our pooch!)...don't you just love the necklace the groomer gave her!?!?!? :) May you be blessed beyond what you could imagine. ~Eph. 3:20 ...
There’s an age-old saying that, in my opinion, has never been more true… “It’s better to give than to receive.” And the holiday season is the perfect time for you to give back to the community. In the spirit of the giving season, I want to bring your attention to a fundraiser I’m helping promote this week for a great gluten-free cause. This...
Dr. Alessio Fasano Check out this Q and A from Alessio Fasano, MD. Kinda crazy to think that Italy, which may be considered the "gluten capital of the world" is more advanced than the U.S. when it comes to understanding celiac disease! I think we should move there...hint hint, hubby! :) I remember reading that they get automatic tax breaks if someone in...
So, I had a revelation at Sephora this week! I was in the store doing some Christmas shopping when I thought I'd ask around about gluten free products they sell. I've searched on their website, but to no avail...nothing was clearly labeled. I've been wearing Clinique makeup for the past two years, since realizing that gluten free cosmetics are just as important as...
Ever have a splitting headache that just won't go away? I think I'd place migraines right up there with stabbing yourself in the eye! Okay, maybe that's a bit extreme, but seriously having a migraine can ruin your day, if not your week. Today, while perusing Delight magazine's online health page, I came across the following article about a link between persistent migraines and...
Ok, so I saw this headline that wheat paste is used in some wine barrels? WHAT!?!? NO! Haha...I probably sound like a real wine-o, yet in reality I am more of a sipper. I enjoy the taste of wine, but that's it, just the taste. A good wine, like gewurztraminer (thank you google for the spelling) or moscato is just so yummy! But...
Food restrictions? Wait...you can't have WHAT!?!?! Spell that for me please? Does this sound like any of you? If so, you're in luck. Here's an article that explicitly lays out some of the major food allergies and how to address them to meet the needs of your guests, whether for a holiday gathering or a potluck with friends. From vegan, to gluten and/or...
If you’re cooking for Thanksgiving, please be careful. Cooking fires are more likely to happen on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Here are a few tips and reminders: • Keep materials that can easily catch on fire away from your stovetop. • Never wear loose clothing while cooking. • Remind children to...
For many eating gluten free, or those facing other food allergies, a problem with dairy soon arises. For me, the problem was short lived. After being officially diagnosed Celiac, it was recommended to me by my gastroenterologist (tummy doc) that I avoid dairy for a few months and then gradually introduce the food back into my diet. Luckily, that was all it took...
I'm sitting here in Starbucks, drinking a delicious Vanilla Rooibos tea and contemplating the growling that is my stomach. My lovely hubby is outside brainstorming with some friends about the best way to promote Christian concerts in town. Needless to say, while he thinks away I need to do something about my tummy. I thought I had this covered when I made us...
So...I'm loving being gluten free in 2011! Seriously, for those who fought the disease 20 years ago, I can't imagine the struggle. For us today...here's more news tips for gluten free Thanksgiving recipes. Recipes from Washingtonian Plant Based Recipes ...
Choosing the right gluten free flour(s) can be the difference between making the perfect gluten free dessert or bread and a disaster. Trust me, I've attempted the "healthy" route of making pancakes with quinoa flour and peanut flour. Both were a complete FAIL! The smell alone was something I couldn't get past. Both flours were so nutty that not even a heaping...
Karina's New Cookbook Karina Allrich, aka Gluten Free Goddess, has been blogging about gluten free food for six years now. I've only been at this for less than six months, so I've definitely got a ways to go and I can only hope to offer you the plethora of gluten free information and recipes she has on her site. Until then, I hope...
Look no further! Celiac.com is offering a comprehensive guide to insure that your feast is delightfully delicious! They've got everything from tips on turkeys, to which bouillon cubes are gluten free, and even some great recipes such as PIES!! :-) So get ready to cook and feast on a wonderful Thanksgiving fare! Enjoy! Here's the link one more time: Thanksgiving feast! ...
The latest Easy Eats Issue Ok seriously, this new ezine, Easy Eats, has developed a special place in my heart. I just went through their new issue and it is amazing! If you haven't subscribed yet, wait no longer. Not only do they have an incredible selection of recipes, but they've got snippets of a little bit of everything from face wash to gift...
Who doesn't love a nice bowl of chili with some homemade gluten free cornbread? The idea always brings me back to when I was younger and my dad would always eat cornbread with any meal he could. Maybe I'm thinking of the dad from Full House, who knows... hahahaha But seriously, my dad loves this stuff! Gluten free cornbread has to be one...
Check this out! You know Udi's, the amazing maker of gluten free bread, bagels, muffins, cookies, hamburger buns...and the list goes on. Well, they're hosting food sampling at stores ALL around the country for the month of November. Literally, everywhere! I know, because they're coming to our town...good 'ol Bakersfield, CA! So, this is how it works. Check out the link below (to...
Found this article online...thought it was pretty neat. They've got a recipe for gluten-free gravy from Simply Organic! MMM... Many people are experimenting with gluten-free diets for a variety of other conditions, too. Whatever the impetus, if you or someone in your home is gluten-free this holiday season, you may be thinking about the fact that everyone's meals will be affected. How do...
Nut Thins Crackers. Sounds odd, right? Oddly enough, ha, they're not. These crackers are surprisingly tasty and I'm finding that they go with a wide array of different toppings. I've had them with meat and cheese (salami and sharp cheddar please!), cream cheese, peanut butter, AND my latest Trader Joes find of almond butter with flax seeds. You can read more about that...
Ok, I'm pretty much obsessed with this new find from Trader Joe's. Almond Butter with Flaxseeds! It sounded interesting, so I had to try it. I figured it'd either be disgusting (that was my hubby's bet!) or tasty. I tried it on some Nut Thins Hazelnut Crackers and was pleasantly surprised to find this almond butter to be delicious! I have since had...
Ready for a quick and delicious dinner? You've come to the right place! I came across this recipe in the September issue of Easy Eats online magazine. You've heard us rave about this magazine a few times now and we just can't say enough. It's great! There is so much valuable information and the recipes are just delicious! I'm a recipe tester for...
The excitement of anything chocolate and peanut butter is always a favorite desire in our household. But something that's both tasty as well as healthy is hard to find. Rachel was of course in one of her moods, ya know, craving something yummy moods. (I think we're both always like that) Anywho so she decided to make some amazing chocolate peanut butter cups....
Just in time for Halloween...a comprehensive Gluten Free Candy List! From the traditional (and my tasty favorite) candy corn, to butterfingers, baby ruths, bazooka gum, m&ms (not pretzel!), marshmallow peeps and everything in between here a list to help you on your way. Check out these lists and let them help you as you begin to make candy decisions for your family this...
Such a quaint little place in good 'ol Bakersfield, CA! Located in downtown, they offer occasional raw food classes on Sunday's (seems to be about once a month)! Can you believe it? In Bakersfield!?!?! Ok...let me compose myself so I can continue. :) I just can't believe that something like this is in our town? I'm not a hard-core raw food eater by...
Mac and Cheese...a standard and easy comfort food for many, but does that comfort trasfer with the gluten free version? Trader Joe's has their own brand of Gluten Free Rice Mac and Cheese. The box looks so happy with a smiley face made out of cheese macaroni. I had high hopes. Now, while I knew better than to expect the cheesy creamyness of...
From start to finish, I had a good feeling about these pizza cups. 1. I LOVE pizza. 2. My husband LOVES pizza. 3. The process didn't seem as long as making a complete pizza from scratch. Needless to say, my hopes were high and these babies didn't disappoint. We paired them with a nice green salad and just sat back as each bite...
Check this out! There's a new gluten free ezine out there from Silvia Nardone, author of Cooking for Isaiah. Easy Eats is a wonderful magazine that offers a plethora of information on the gluten free lifestyle. That's right people, lifestyle. They offer great gluten free recipes (we've tried a few and loved all of them!), along with tips and even yoga! :) This magazine seems...
As I've mentioned before, I love breakfast. Let me rephrase that, WE love breakfast! My husband and I could probably eat variations of breakfast foods for every meal every day and it would likely take a few weeks for us to get sick of it. From a simple bowl of cereal to an all out gourmet feast of eggs, bacon and french toast...
I have arrived! Welcome to Food Free Friday. Today's feature is...twitter! That's right people, gfree_gal has arrived on twitter!! You know what this means...more updates and tidbits of valuable information for living a gluten free lifestyle. So please, join the fun and follow me @gfree_gal. Can't wait!! ...
